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post #29941 of 53740
6/8/12 at 11:03pm
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Originally Posted by closerlook View Post


cool
how long did the whole thing take btw?

 

About three weeks.  They called me before doing any work.  Alden was very diligent in that regard.  My compliments to the factory staff for their service.

 

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Originally Posted by misterjuiceman View Post

I'm sure they'll take care of it, but do you really want a brand new boot being recrafted? It seems like it's just going to limit the life of the boot. I think if you're not happy with the quality, you should ask for the boot to be replaced, or you should get a refund. Alden can always sell it through TSM as a factory second, I'd imagine.

 

Normally, I would agree with you.  But Alden is  .  .  .  Alden.  I wouldn't be upset if I had to send a new boot back for recrafting.  I would be upset if they didn't do anything to correct the problem.  There's going to be problems with a hand finished shoe (hand sewn or machined by hand).  Some of these will make it through quality control (i.e. Alden's error rate).  They're still nice shoes.

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post #29942 of 53740
6/8/12 at 11:09pm
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Originally Posted by misterjuiceman View Post

I prefer the J.Crew boot. Something about the punching just makes that boot pop. Go with an 8D on the Barrie last, I'd say. It doesn't look like the Kirkwood boot is instock in your size, though. 

 

What do you mean by the J.Crew lace being too big? 

 

 

 

 

I mean J crew's lace isn't wax lace ritgt it's difference from another color 8 shoe which alway have a wax lace

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post #29943 of 53740
6/8/12 at 11:14pm
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Originally Posted by PhiPsi32 View Post

Normally, I would agree with you.  But Alden is  .  .  .  Alden.  I wouldn't be upset if I had to send a new boot back for recrafting.  I would be upset if they didn't do anything to correct the problem.  There's going to be problems with a hand finished shoe (hand sewn or machined by hand).  Some of these will make it through quality control (i.e. Alden's error rate).  They're still nice shoes.

I love my Aldens, they're definitely nice shoes, but I'd be very annoyed to have a shoe that's already been resoled, having just gotten it. Just means I'll have it for less time. Now I can't really notice the original issue, and I don't think it's that bad, I'm basically just speaking in general. 

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post #29944 of 53740
6/8/12 at 11:14pm
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Originally Posted by chanakit View Post

I mean J crew's lace isn't wax lace ritgt it's difference from another color 8 shoe which alway have a wax lace

J.Crew's lace is waxed. I own one, actually.

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post #29945 of 53740
6/8/12 at 11:38pm

Alden J crew shell cordovan is barrie last or plaza last ?

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post #29946 of 53740
6/8/12 at 11:44pm
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Originally Posted by chanakit View Post

Alden J crew shell cordovan is barrie last or plaza last ?

The Alden x J.Crew cap-toe boot in color #8 is Barrie.

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post #29947 of 53740
6/8/12 at 11:49pm

And i see cap toe at alden of carmel 

 

JG28_color_8_cap_toe_1.jpg

 

why the toe look very dull but i see cap toe from Union made Leffot and J crew  the toe is sharp or cape

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post #29948 of 53740
6/8/12 at 11:51pm
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Originally Posted by misterjuiceman View Post

I love my Aldens, they're definitely nice shoes, but I'd be very annoyed to have a shoe that's already been resoled, having just gotten it. Just means I'll have it for less time. Now I can't really notice the original issue, and I don't think it's that bad, I'm basically just speaking in general. 

 

Fair enough, you have to be happy with it otherwise you won't be happy wearing the shoes.

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post #29949 of 53740
6/9/12 at 1:03am
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Originally Posted by chanakit View Post

And i see cap toe at alden of carmel 

350x233px-LL-7fd2b22e_JG28_color_8_cap_toe_1.jpeg

why the toe look very dull but i see cap toe from Union made Leffot and J crew  the toe is sharp or cape

ive wondered this exact same thing. the toe doesnt look as chiseled as a typical Plaza toe. Looks more like Barrie last. I have this boot and it bugs me because I expected to be more square. Great looking boot nonetheless
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post #29950 of 53740
6/9/12 at 1:34am
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Originally Posted by chanakit View Post

I'm making decision to buy Cap toe in Color 8 so 

 

which one is the best and then why J crew lace is too big

 

http://www.unionmadegoods.com/Alden_Kirkwood_Cordovan_Cap_Toe_Boot_in_Color_8_3527.html

 

http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/shoes/AldenForJCrew/PRDOVR~20853/20853.jsp

 

Finally if i wear indy boot in 8 D what size i have to buy 8 or 8.5

 

let me add on a related question for people's opinions:

1. jcrew perforated cap toes (http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/shoes/AldenForJCrew/PRDOVR~20853/20853.jsp)

2. LSH color 8 jumpers (http://leathersoulhawaii.com/2009/07/29/alden-shoes-shell-cordovan-jumper-boots/)


Edited by pic9809 - 6/9/12 at 2:25am
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post #29951 of 53740
6/9/12 at 2:09am
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Originally Posted by pic9809 View Post

let me add on a related question for people's opinions - jcrew perforated cap toes vs LSH color 8 jumpers?

LSH Color 8's for sure.
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post #29952 of 53740
6/9/12 at 2:24am

^ thx david3558.  

 

i like the overall look of the LSH no8 jumpers as well - pull tab and all eyelets are both pluses.  but am concerned about the true-balance last being too bulbous relative to the j.crew carries.  anyone seen both in person?

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post #29953 of 53740
6/9/12 at 3:13am
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Originally Posted by hkpm View Post

I always wear like that

BTW, I am wondering if #8 LHS works with shorts or not.

I totally wear my LHS with shorts! Has that old school Ivy league/vintage JFK look. color 8 LHS, khaki shorts, oxford shirt, raybans icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif

edited: thanks neutrino!
Edited by blue collar - 6/9/12 at 5:10am
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post #29954 of 53740
6/9/12 at 4:23am
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Originally Posted by blue collar View Post
I totally wear my LHS with shorts! Has that old school Ivy league/vintage JFK look. color 8 LHS, khaki shorts, oxford shit, raybans icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif

pun intended? laugh.gif

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post #29955 of 53740
6/9/12 at 4:43am
Is it just me, or does the Barrie last have a ridiculously wide heel?
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